January 26th, 2012
The finalists have been announced in the search to find 12 artists who will perform in an incredible open-air show on the shores of Lake Windermere to mark the start of the London 2012 Festival.
A total of 26 aspiring drummers and dancers have been shortlisted to take part in a weekend of auditions, which will be held at the Lanternhouse in Ulverston on January 27-29.
At the end of the weekend, the 12 most impressive candidates will be selected to perform with acclaimed French street artists Les Commandos Percu in the world premiere of their electrifying new show On the Night Shift.
They will take part in two performances which will be held on the edge of Lake Windermere, following the arrival of the Olympic torch on June 21 and in Preston on September 9 as part of the finale of The Preston Guild.
Les Commandos are renowned for their explosive shows that combine drama, drumming, pyrotechnics and music in one dazzling mix.
Click here for additional information about the event from Cumbria24.com
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January 25th, 2012
At about 13.10 hrs on Wednesday 25 January 2012 the following described male entered Huddlestones Butchers in Windermere and attempted to sell raffle tickets for the Olympics.
Staff were not sure if the caller was genuine or working a scam.
Male white 6 foot large to medium build early 30′s with very blonde hair wearing dark pants and a dark jacket with the Olympic logo on the left hand side.
Any sightings of the above to local police please on 101 quoting log 119
Message sent by
Jim Bell (Police, Constable, Windermere(S))
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January 24th, 2012
Nurture Lakeland is delivering the ‘Love Your Lakes’ campaign as part of the Windermere Reflections programme.
They are hosting a free event for local businesses on Tuesday 28th February to help them find out about saving water, saving energy costs and saving the lake from algae blooms!
Love Your Lakes Business event invite
Nurture Lakeland have also launched a LYL Approved scheme whereby businesses can ‘Vow’ to use phosphate free products to protect the lake.
LYL Approved Vow
In addition the Love Your Lakes team will be hosting a street campaign on the 15th and 16th of February in and around Bowness.
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January 24th, 2012
Concern over the use of front Fog Lamps has been raised by Windermere Town Council, in particular Fog Lamps which dazzle cyclists and other road users.
Our colleagues at Cumbria Constabulary advise the following:
The law on Fog Lamps is clear, they should be used in conditions of seriously reduced visibility, they must not be used so as to cause “dazzle or discomfort” to other road users.
In normal driving conditions Fog Lamps should not be in use.
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January 16th, 2012
On 25 October 2011 Queens Park was transformed into a kids paradise for a day by the Police, The District Council, Fire and Rescue, Young Cumbria and Barnardos with great help from the Lions, the Boxing Club, the Tennis Club, Jesters from Ambleside and others.
PCSO Sarah Blacow pulled strings in all directions bringing a group of people together to provide sport and fun for 
youngsters who were on school half term holiday.
5 a side soccer, boxing, circus skills, bouncy castle, space hopper races, tennis were all very popular with the 140 young people who turned up to take part in the free activities.
The day included opportunity to try search and rescue techniques in a “simulated” burning building and loads of chat between service providers, club members and young people. The feedback from participants and some of the parents who stayed to watch was fantastic and another day is planned for 5 April 2012 – so keep an eye open for notices around the park to let you know what is taking place.
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January 12th, 2012
Problem on the roads that needs attention?
Call the updated CUMBRIA HIGHWAYS HOTLINE on
0845 609 6609
Cumbria County Council has made changes to its Highways Hotline to make it quicker, more
resilient in an emergency and more cost effective. The changes also enable call handling by
people with local knowledge.
As of November 2011, calls to the Highways Hotline – the method through which members
of the public can report a problem with a road in the county – are being handled at a local
level.
Previously all calls were initially handled in Carlisle, at the county council’s Kingmoor Park
offices. The call or the information was then transferred to the relevant local area highways
team to be acted upon.
The revised service operates in the same way as the previous Hotline:
Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
The out of hours service will remain the same – ie a voicemail service will advise callers of the options for fault reporting and urge them to ring the emergency services in case of a genuine emergencies.
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January 12th, 2012
An easy to remember non-emergency police number has being launched across our region.
You are now able to dial 101 to report non-emergency issues to police such as minor traffic collisions, criminal damage, or if you want to speak to your local neighbourhood officer about an issue affecting your community.
The new number replaces the current 0845 emergency number and calls to Cumbria Constabulary will be answered in our police communications centre by the same police personnel.
Calls to 101 will cost 15p per call, no matter what time of day it is, or how long the call lasts. This means everyone calling the police will know exactly how much a call will cost them, whether they’re calling from a landline or a mobile phone.
but still call 999 in an emergency
You should continue to call 999 in an emergency – when a crime is in progress, there is danger to life or violence is being used or threatened.
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December 30th, 2011
Across the weekend of 30th March through to 1st April this brand new music festival promises to deliver some of Britain’s best blues musicians from within some of Britain’s most stunning scenery.
Topping the bill on the Friday night will be harmonica maestro; Paul Lamb & the King Snakes with their red-hot brand of blues, boogie and swing. Saturday’s headliner will be blues diva Connie Lush five times voted Best British Female Vocalist by readers of Blues in Britain magazine. The Sunday highlight will be the a dynamic young band Jon Amor Blues Group that have been captivating new fans all over Europe with the raw energy of their sound.
The festival will also feature: Route 666, Roy Mette Band, Stuart Dixon Band, Secure Unit, Stark, Al Hughes, Buzz Elliot, Elderly Brothers and Easy Plum (youth band).
For more information visit the Bowness Bay Blues Website or follow news about the festival via Twitter @BownessBayBlues
Bowness Bay Blues is being organised by the Windermere Rotary Club, and all profits will go to charity.
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December 21st, 2011
| A car park on Windermere’s picturesque Glebe will be made free to encourage visitors during a temporary road closure.United Utilities has negotiated the deal for Glebe Road car park from January 9 for up to five weeks.That move coincides with the temporary closure of a short section of Glebe Road, outside Bowness Bay Information Centre, so that engineers can carry out vital work on the sewers.Drivers will be able to reach the Glebe following a signposted diversion route which will take them via the A592 and onto Glebe Road from the other direction. The usual one-way section of Glebe Road will become temporarily two way for the duration of the five week closure.
“Businesses and attractions at the Glebe, which is one of theLake District’s most iconic locations, will be open for business as usual so there’s never been a better time to visit. Parking there, which normally costs £3.70 for up to three hours, will be free while the road is closed,” said Roger Woodcock who is managing United Utilities’ project.
Glebe Road is home to numerous shops and cafes, as well as a host of other attractions.
Windermere’s Mayor Councillor Joan Stocker said: “I really welcome the free parking that United Utilities are providing while access to the Glebe is restricted. I hope people will use it and visit the businesses down there. This is just another example of the good partnership working which United Utilities are displaying in their work on the Glebe.”
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December 14th, 2011
The deadline for copy for our first edition of 2012 is the 9th January.
Distribution to 5,786 addresses across Windermere, Bowness and Troutbeck Bridge will be taking place from 6th February.
Please send any information, articles, events or photographs that you wish to be considered for inclusion to editor@hub-news.org
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